Take a hike through history at Rock Ledge Ranch and Garden of the Gods Park. Join Elizabeth Barber, Lead Interpreter and historian for Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site at 10 a.m. on the first Thursday of every month on an easy 2 mile loop starting and ending at the Garden of the Gods Visitor & […]
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Tip a Free Brewski at the Budweiser Factory Tour
Are you a beer connoisseur? Then check out the Budweiser Factory Tours in Fort Collins some weekend. It’s a fun place to take out-of-town guests (just be sure you have a designated driver). The FREE tours are offered daily at the plant and you’ll learn all about how their beer is made, a little history […]
Check Out 19 Ways to Save Money on Your Vacation
Planning a fall or winter vacation? If so, you’re probably looking for ways to have a great time without spending a fortune. For example, if your destination requires air travel, book in advance and purchase round-trip tickets when possible. Flying in and out of the same airport typically saves you money, too. Try to be […]
Garden of the Gods Great for Hiking, Wildlife
It’s a city park that vies with national parks for stunning beauty. We’re talking, of course, about the Garden of the Gods. The Colorado Springs city park not only has acres of gorgeous and sometimes whimsical red sandstone formations, but also plenty of acreage for hiking and mountain biking. Take a ranger-guided tour if you […]
Download Teller Country Driving Tour App at Library
Representatives from the Teller County Historical Society will help you download the FREE Pikes Peak Area Historic Tour app to your phone. The mobile app brings Teller County’s history alive! The tour consists of seven routes that recreate the sights and sounds of Colorado’s history, from the voices of the Utes and homesteaders to the sounds […]
Take a Ranger-Guided Tour at Florissant Fossil Beds
Looking for a fun way to spend a day? Take a ranger-guided tour at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in Florissant. A variety of programs will be offered throughout the summer which includes ranger talks, guided walks, science demonstrations at an excavation site, a fossil discovery lab and much more. Call ahead for times and schedules. […]
Explore Pioneers Museum with History Tours
It’s one thing to walk into a museum and wander around on your own; it’s an entirely different experience to have someone put into context what you are seeing with a little explanation. That’s the idea behind the new Windows on History Tours at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. Join a tour guide every Saturday to learn more about […]
Golden Makes a Great Day Trip with Free Fun for All
Colorado Has Free Adventure and Fun for Everyone
Colorado is full of gorgeous scenery and trails to wonderful spots that are FREE and at your disposal 24/7. And it has more than its share of great (paid) attractions. But one web site will guide you to free activities, free festivals, free museums, free tours, free concerts, free demos, free samples, and free places of interest […]
Try These 12 Ways to Save at Amusement Parks
Whether your local amusement park is open year-round or just for the summer, it’s usually a grand place to escape with family and friends. Though these parks supply a full day of fun, it comes at a cost… sometimes substantial enough to leave you queasy before setting foot on that super-colossal roller coaster. We asked the […]